JAPAN IN CANADA

Osaka Universal Studio: Had butter beer for lunch and had Duff beer for dinner

Fun JAPAN Travel Japan 12/01/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Unlike Disneyland, you Universal Studio will not keep you in a fantasy bubble but bring you to different worlds that your favorite movie has created. One can be riding hippogriff during the day and be […]

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Nothing heals finals blue like Webtoon Bulbasaur

Anime & Game CULTURE Culture MANGA 11/30/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Close your eyes and imagine Bulbasaur was spotted snow outside the window and he immediately put on cozy socks on his for short legs and a toque on his cabbage back then ran out to […]

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Edward Leung withdrawal symptoms | Hot Asian Men Friday

Hot Asian Men Friday PEOPLE People 11/29/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Last Sunday at 1:30 pm in the afternoon, CantoMando left Montreal and my friends and I had been experiencing Edward Leung withdrawal symptoms since then because the beautiful human being have the kindest soul, smartest […]

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Canto wait to listen to some music!

CULTURE MUSIC NEWS & POLITICS POPULAR 11/28/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Cantonese songs were once trending in the 70s. It was one of the most popular Asian pop music. However, this popularity slowly decayed and disappeared from the mainstream culture. To redeem ourselves I have this […]

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Does the official instant ramen ranking speak for the majority?

Best of FOOD & DRINK JAPAN Our Picks Ramen & Noodles 11/27/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

Recently Los Angeles Times released “the official instant ramen power rankings”. The list was being posted on Subtle Asian Traits and there were 240 people disagreeing with the chart of justice. On November 5th, Los […]

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Joy Kogawa revisits Canada’s past of internment camp in new AR app , “East of the Rockies”

BOOK BOOK & FILMS BUSINESS Technology 11/26/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

View this post on Instagram “Im grateful that this little story in Canada is not going to be lost.” Experience Joy Kogawa’s Story. Install now! A post shared by East Of The Rockies (@eotr_game) on […]

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Animate on ice: Yuzuru Hanyu | Hot Asian Men Friday

Hot Asian Men Friday PEOPLE People 11/25/2019 by Prisca Tang (Columnist / Senior Reporter)

One line can summarize how attractive the Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu is. He looks like he is straight out of an animation. His perfect jawline, flawless skin, skill dance on ice. He is a […]

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First Fiscal Year of Reiwa – Foreign Minister’s Commendation Ceremonies at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club

Event Report EVENTS & COMMUNITIES 11/24/2019 by Michael Q. Chen（Senior Translator）

On September 18, the Foreign Minister’s Commendations was presented to the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club (TCSCC), which is among the first group to receive the award in the Reiwa Era. Since 1968, the […]

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Japanese sake makers eyes Vancouver market, to expand its international market

Event Report EVENTS & COMMUNITIES FOOD & DRINK SAKE 11/19/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

VANCOUVER—Earlier this month, 10 craft brewers from the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association visited Vancouver as part of its three-city North American mission to boost exports, according to a report by Vancouver Courier. What’s […]

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Kokoro Care Package: Every Gift Delivers a Story

LIFESTYLE Shopping 11/19/2019 by Maari Sugawara（Managing Editor）

Kokoro (written as 心 in kanji) translates into “heart” in Japanese, yet has a much deeper meaning. It represents the “spirit”, “soul” and “emotion”, and is the foundation of each Kokoro Care Package. Kokoro Care Packages offers hand-crafted monthly and seasonal Care Packages filled […]

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